Just two of Liverpool’s 15 shots against Bayern Munich were on target Liverpool’s goalless Champions League last-16 first-leg draw against Bayern Munich is “not a dream result but a good one”, says manager Jurgen Klopp. The Reds will travel to the Allianz Arena on 13 March knowing a score draw will take them into the quarter-finals on away goals. Only …
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Liverpool 0-0 Bayern Munich: Hosts frustrated in Champions League
Liverpool had just two shots on target in the match Liverpool’s Champions League last-16 tie against Bayern Munich remains finely poised after a goalless draw in the first leg at Anfield. The hosts posed the greater threat but were either wasteful in front of goal or kept out by Bayern’s well-marshalled defence. Sadio Mane missed a handful of first-half chances, …
Read More »FA Cup: Man City will suffer against League Two Newport County, says Pep Guardiola
Manchester City were knocked out of the FA Cup in the fifth round by Wigan 12 months ago Manchester City will “suffer” against Newport in Saturday’s FA Cup fifth-round tie, says boss Pep Guardiola. The Premier League champions travel to south Wales knowing their opponents have already beaten Leicester and Middlesbrough in the competition. League Two Newport have never been …
Read More »Europa League: Celtic 0-2 Valencia – hosts easily beaten in first leg
Valencia’s Denis Cheryshev (centre) scored the first and set-up the second Celtic have a mountain to climb to salvage their Europa League dream after Valencia coasted to victory in Glasgow. In a below-par performance the Scottish champions rarely troubled their visitors in the last 32 first leg. Ruben Sobrino beat the offside trap and fed Denis Cheryshev, who had an …
Read More »Malmo 1-2 Chelsea in Europa League last 32: Blues claim narrow victory in Sweden
Olivier Giroud has scored five goals in six Europa League appearances this season Chelsea claimed a narrow victory over Malmo in the Europa League after they were greeted with a rousing atmosphere in Sweden for the first leg of their last 32 tie. Ross Barkley poked in a curling cross from Pedro to score in the first half. Olivier Giroud …
Read More »Ajax 1-2 Real Madrid: Champions League holders claim fortunate win in Amsterdam
Marco Asensio tried more shots (five) than passes (four) after coming off the bench Real Madrid claimed a fortunate win at Ajax in the Champions League last-16 first leg. Ajax played well and had a Nicolas Tagliafico goal ruled out by the first Champions League video assistant referee consultation. Holders Real took the lead when Karim Benzema blasted into the …
Read More »Tottenham Hotspur 3-0 Borussia Dortmund: Spurs secure superb Champions League win
Son Heung-min scored for the fourth match in succession to put Tottenham ahead Tottenham produced a magnificent second-half display to totally dominate Bundesliga leaders Borussia Dortmund at Wembley and take control of this Champions League last 16 tie. Mauricio Pochettino’s side mounted a remarkable revival to advance from the group stage – and they made the most of that hard …
Read More »Manchester City 6-0 Chelsea: Sergio Aguero scores hat-trick as City top Premier League
Aguero equalled the record of 11 Premier League hat-tricks Sergio Aguero was Manchester City’s hat-trick hero again as they returned to the top of the Premier League in scintillating style by outclassing Chelsea at Etihad Stadium. Liverpool’s win against Bournemouth meant Pep Guardiola’s side needed victory to return to the summit, albeit having played one game more. And their job …
Read More »Liverpool 3-0 Bournemouth: Salah scores again as Reds regain Premier League lead
Wijnaldum used the outside of his right foot to score a sublime lob Liverpool returned to the top of the Premier League with a composed display at Anfield that sent Bournemouth to an eighth successive away defeat. Three days after Manchester City moved top on goal difference, Jurgen Klopp’s side responded to talk of the pressure of a title race …
Read More »Super League: Wigan Warriors 34-16 Leeds Rhinos
Joe Greenwood’s try put Wigan ahead for the first time Betfred Super League Wigan (22) 34 Tries: Sarginson, Flower, Greenwood, Bullock, Williams, Farrell Goals: Hardaker 4 Leeds (12) 16 Tries: Handley, Ferres, Watkins Goals: Lolohea 2 Super League holders Wigan scored six tries to beat Leeds and bounce back from their opening-day defeat. Dan Sarginson and Ben Flower went over …
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